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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.07, 9,545.80 and 3,900.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.07, 9,545.80 and 3,900.41 is: 5,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.07 : 9,545.80 = 3,900.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.07/9,545.80 = 3,900.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.07x = 9,545.80 × 3,900.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.07x = 37,232,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232,533.78/6,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.17

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